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A Christmas Greeting

December 25, 2010 by Scooter in the Sticks 15 Comments

Last night, shortly before midnight, I was on the road again looking for the definitive scene for a Christmas greeting. No snow, no Christmas images in my book. Didn’t even get a tree this year.

Not that I’ve become Ebenezer Scrooge. I just don’t have any magical pictures merging Christmas, riding, and a Vespa. But there’s still magic without the Vespa, glittering lights, or the fragrance of evergreen drifting through the house.

After a late, Christmas Eve ride I stopped in Boalsburg and sat on the curb, straining my brain for an idea. And thinking of home. Earlier in the evening our family gathered at our oldest daughter’s house for Christmas. Home for the holidays. Family and friends.

So, from the curbside stop on a cold, winter ride, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and hopes for a fine New Year!

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  1. Micah says

    December 25, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Merry Christmas!!

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  2. Baron's Life says

    December 25, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    All the best for 2011

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  3. Masala says

    December 26, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Merry Christmas, Steve, and here’s to many more safe miles ahead for you this coming year.

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  4. Mike says

    December 26, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Merry Christmas Steve!

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  5. Circle Blue says

    December 26, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Merry Christmas!
    ~k

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  6. Charlie6 says

    December 26, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Steve, I wonder if Irondad will give you a hard time re not fetching the Christmas tree on the back of the Vespa?

    Hope Christmas was great for you and yours….here’s to a better New Year.

    dom

    Redleg’s Rides

    Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner

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  7. When Trust Matters says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:04 am

    Merry Christmas from Seattle by a former resident of State College. Always enjoy your posts sir, thanks for a touch of riding & central PA.

    Gratefully,
    TheSaintsGuy

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  8. irondad says

    December 29, 2010 at 3:55 pm

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  9. irondad says

    December 29, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Although belated, my Christmas wishes to you are still strong!

    To Charlie6, I won’t give Steve a hard time. You probably remember the competitive spirit that made me post a photo of a tree actually mounted to the back of my bike. My threat for the next step was to have it actually decorated and lit up.

    Maybe best we all just relax, eh?

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  10. Steve Williams says

    December 31, 2010 at 3:31 am

    Micah: Thank you! And a Happy New Year to you.

    Baron’s Life: Same back at you. Ride safe in the coming days.

    Masala: Thanks for the kind words. I hope you and yours have a fine holiday and great New Year.

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  11. Steve Williams says

    December 31, 2010 at 3:33 am

    Mike, Circle Blue: Hope you had a great Christmas and the New Year brings joy and glad tidings.

    Charlie6: irondad is only competitive with himself so I have nothing to worry about.

    Hope you had a fine Christmas.

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  12. Steve Williams says

    December 31, 2010 at 3:34 am

    TheSaintsGuy: Central PA is a fine place to celebrate Christmas. And ride.

    Hope Seattle treats you well and you have a fine holiday.

    And thanks for the kinds words!

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  13. Steve Williams says

    December 31, 2010 at 3:35 am

    irondad: I knew you wouldn’t give me a hard time for not dragging a tree home….

    Hope you and your family had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the new year.

    I am almost relaxed!

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  14. Pvino says

    December 31, 2010 at 8:14 am

    A very late Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year wish to you and your family…May you find the right picture and keep on riding…

    Safe riding,

    Phil

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  15. Touring Motorcycle exhausts says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Actually, i think the photo looks more of a Christmas setting than what most of us had.Its beautiful! The Lighting too!

    Reply

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